Chocolate Peanut Butter Coconut Energy Bites

Long title, I know. But I wanted you to know everything in these. They’re sooooo good. The best energy bites I’ve ever made, that’s for sure!

When I was pregnant last year, one of the things I absolutely loved was granola bars. I ate those for meals, as snacks and everything in between. Really, it became an obsession. I ate so many, I started making my own. I discovered energy bites and decided to give them a go.

As I was making these, I realized I could alter them in so many ways. It started as a base of peanut butter, honey and oats. Then I added chocolate chips because that makes everything better!

From there I’ve experimented with other flavors and textures. I’ve added ground flax seed, coconut flakes, vanilla and other things. A fun variation is to add mini M&Ms instead of chocolate chips. SO GOOD! I want to try these with pink and red mini M&Ms for a nice, healthy Valentine’s treat.

You can also turn these into lactation bites if you’re a nursing mom. Add 3 tablespoons of brewer’s yeast to up your milk supply and now you’ve got treats that you can claim just for yourself… no need to share!

A tried and true energy bites favorite…

I now eat these almost everyday when I’m running around the house keeping up with Grace. They live up to their name of energy bites, because boy do I need them! I love how refreshing they are since they’re kept cold. Mikey also loves to take these to work. Since he can’t really take breaks, he is able to pop one of these in his mouth and keep working. We love these around here!

I had an assistant for the first time after giving birth. This shoot was done with a little hand in all of the treats. Tell me if you think I should keep her on… she’s pretty cute if I do say so myself!

Chocolate Chip Peanut Butter Coconut Energy Bites

Sophia Inza

These no-bake, easy to make energy balls are the best!

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Prep Time 10 minutes mins

Cook Time 1 hour hr

Total Time 5 hours hrs 22 minutes mins

Course Snacks

Servings 20

Ingredients

  

• 1/2 cup creamy peanut butter
• 1/3 cup honey
• 1 tsp. vanilla
• 1 cup old fashioned raw oats
• 2/3 cup toasted unsweetened shredded coconut
• 1/2 cup ground golden flaxseed meal I use Bob's Red Mill
• 6 TBSP mini chocolate chips
• 3 TBSP brewer's yeast optional. Only if wanting to turn these into lactation bites

Instructions

 

• In a medium mixing bowl, stir together peanut butter, honey and vanilla.  Add in remaining ingredients and stir until combined.  Refrigerate for about an hour.
• Using a mini cooking scoop, form into 1 inch balls.  Store in air tight container in the fridge.  

Looking for a healthy breakfast to go along with these?

Tripe Berry Coconut Smoothie